Honestly, what's better than to search Pinterest for beautiful vintage blankets as an inspiration for new crocheted balnkets to be? I catch myself looking for vintage crochet blankets quite a lot and my Pinterest boards are filled with some real beauties. Too pretty not to share.

One of the most lovely vintage crochet blankets I've ever seen is this one. Unfortunately I can't find the original source, nor where the pattern is originated. I think I've read somewhere that this was an old pattern from Marie-Claire Idees? I'm not sure. If you know where this pattern is from, plaese feel free to enlighten me.

I am in love with crochet hexagons. They're a welcome distraction from squares and ripples and they make up such a nice bunch when you crochet them together. Anyway, on Etsy I found this beautiful pattern for a vintage hexagon blanket. Très pretty.

Secretly, there's nothig more fun that crocheting flowers, but what to do with a pile of crochet flowers? I stumbeled upon a beautiful vintage crochet flower blanket pattern with the fabulous name 'Morning Glory Afghan', just for that name I'd love to download that pattern. Isn't it gorgeous?

Years ago my mum-in-law gave me all her craftbooks, they came in these big binders from the 70's and there was a binder with knitting patterns, sewing patterns, quilting patterns, crochet patterns and even macramé (oh, how hideous... I'll spare you the pictures). In the binder with crochet patterns I found this vintage blanket pattern. It's called 'blocks blanket', but I recognise the basket stitch. I have an excellent crochet book that explains this stitch and you can also find a tutorial here. I do have the impression that this blanket is finished in a whim, once you get the hang of the stitch, especially if you use bulkier yarn like Phildar 6, Drops Big Merino or Luca.

Aren't these vintage crochet blankets all beautiful? I hope you enjoy these blankets as much as I do. Oh, and if you ever find a fine vintage blanket or a fantastic vintage crochet pattern for a blanket, don't feel shy and leave a comments here.